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Ashutosh Varshney provided commentary in this article on Prime Minister Modi's repeal of farm laws in India that have prompted a year of unrest.

Stephen Kinzer penned this column on U.S. involvement in Cuba.

Dany Bahar coauthored this article citing the positive impact that immigration has on labor force participation.

In this interview, Emily Oster discusses how she creates studies and what happens to ideas that never make it off the ground.

Richard Arenberg offered commentary on how the rise in inflation could complicate the politics on a spending bill.

Brian Atwood penned this piece on the success and history behind foreign aid programs in the United States.

In this interview, Stephen Kinzer discusses the CIA's MK Ultra program with host Frank Morano.

Chas Feeman provided commentary in this article on the escalating tension between China and Taiwan and the United States' role between the two.

In this podcast episode, Emily Oster argues that running your family life the way you'd run your own business makes for a better family in today's crazy world.

Peter Andreas appeared in this video to discuss the history of war and drugs.

In this episode of the TED Radio Hour, Emily Oster describes how she started collecting data nationwide to help parents decide whether to send their children to school during the pandemic.

Emily Oster provided commentary in this article stating, "After several months, we've seen that in-person schooling can be functional."

Wendy Schiller is a guest on this podcast episode, where she discusses the current standing of the GOP.

This article reflects on the panel discussion and Q&A with Salman Rushdie hosted by the Center for Contemporary South Asia at Watson.

This article features an interview with Emily Oster on vaccinating children, a new "test-to-stay" pilot program in a local school district, and more.

Jeff Colgan provided commentary in this article stating, "The U.S. is beginning to see climate change as not just a "threat multiplier" or as a single issue, but as altering the whole strategic landscape that the United States faces."

This article references "The Costs of Working with the Americans in Afghanistan" - a paper published by Costs of War in April 2021.

Deborah Gordon appeared in this podcast interview to discuss the environmental risk of fossil fuels.

In this interview, Emily Oster says business ideologies can help parents hack their kid's after-school schedule, reach their collective goals and make better decisions.

In this article, Jeff Colgan spoke about the shift among U.S. defense policymakers as they recognize climate change "not just as a 'threat multiplier' or as a single issue, but as altering the whole strategic landscape that the United States faces."

Brian Atwood penned this column exploring how, as the Peoples' Republic of China steps up its pressure on Taiwan, the debate over U.S. policy heats up as well.

In this video clip, Elizabeth Warren cites the Costs of War report in reference to the number of Afghan civilians, military, and police killed in post-9/11 wars overseas.

In this piece, Emily Oster shares 5 key insights from her book, The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years.

Jayanti Owens offered commentary on the discrepancies between men and women when it comes to college application rates.

This article cites Opportunity Insights, a project led by John Friedman, in reference to low employment levels as of mid-August 2021 for individuals who make less than $27,000 per year.

Wendy Schiller discusses the delay in appointing ambassadors to serve in the Biden administration.

Stephanie Savell penned this article which states, "It's clear that the U.S.-sponsored model of a "war on terror" fuels government repression of its own people and escalates cycles of violence" in reference to the Middle East and Africa.

Eric Patashnik appeared in this podcast to discuss his work on the politics of programs survivability after reforms passed Congress.

Dany Bahar provided commentary in this article on Ted Cruz's proposal to establish immigration ports of entry in New England.

This article cites the Costs of War report at the Watson Institute in reference to the number of lives lost and money spent on post-9/11 conflict overseas.

In this piece, Ashutosh Varshney makes a comparitive analysis between the historical American period known as the Jim Crow South and the current state of Hindu nationalism.

This article cites a Costs of War report on the number of active military and veteran suicides.

In this article, Wendy Schiller provided commentary on Helena Foulkes confirmed candidacy for Governor of Rhode Island: "If she is planning to run from a business perspective, she will have to outmaneuver Dan McKee and Seth Magaziner..."

Wendy Schiller appeared in this segment of The Public's Radio to discuss women in politics - specifically in Rhode Island and the greater New England region.

Jeff Colgan in The Guardian, "Offshore wind is set to be big business globally as the political fights over locating wind farms on land intensify."

Richard Arenberg provided commentary in this article stating, "As long as adjustments made fall within the parameters of the reconciliation instructions in the budget resolution, I don't think it would present procedural difficulties."

Brian Atwood co-authored this opinion piece on Covid-19 and the inequality to access the vaccine around the world.

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This review covers "The Family Firm," the latest book by Emily Oster.

This article cites a statement from Emily Oster that the rich and educated "may have a better understanding of the odds" of lotteries.

Wendy Schiller provided commentary in this article on aspects of the Democratic agenda that have been brought before the Senate: "I think they feel like they get much more bang for the buck from transportation and infrastructure. People driving over potholes are not going to vote for re-election for you."

In this article, Deborah Gordon provides commentary on antiquated emergency response systems in the U.S. when it comes to hazardous releases.

Wendy Schiller appeared as a guest on this podcast episode.

This article by Michael Kennedy discusses the upcoming race for the seat of State Senator for Rhode Island District 3.

Jonathan E. Collins penned this column on his research that found Americans are far more likely to comply with orders that come from the president than those that come from governors or mayors.

This article cites the Costs of War report at Watson in reference to the number of current military service members and veterans who have ended their lives since 2001.

Brian Atwood penned this article which states, "The challenge at this juncture seems more related to the external pressures of our polarized politics" in regard to the U.S. military.

Cathy Lutz provided commentary in this article on the state of the war in Afghanistan: "This chapter in Afghanistan will not be over even after the last Afghan who remembers a family member who died in the war is dead, or until the last US veteran with a war wound takes her last disability payment somewhere in early 2100."